Electrical & ignition
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
SRS warning lamp illuminated
Electrical resistance in seat belt pretensioner multi-plug under driver's or passenger's front seat. Fix: clean and lubricate.
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
- Remedy
- Clean & lubricate
Repair steps
- Ensure ignition switched OFF.
- Check and clean seat belt pretensioner multi-plug contacts.
- Secure harness/multi-plug to seat frame with cable tie.
- Diagnostic equipment required to reset SRS warning lamp.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Air conditioning & heating
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Battery discharged
Cause
Insufficient battery recharging to compensate for continuous use of air conditioning and other consumers at low engine speeds.
Repair
- Replace original 60 mm alternator pulley with modified 52 mm version.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Pulley 52 mm | 60671643 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Other
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Creaking noise from fascia
Cause
Fascia upper bolts loose.
Repair
- Tighten fascia upper bolts.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- SRS
- Supplementary restraint system — the airbags and seat-belt pretensioners
- Fascia
- The dashboard and the surrounding interior panel
- Multi-Plug
- A multi-pin electrical connector on a wiring harness
- Alternator
- The unit that charges the battery while the engine is running
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0?
This guide contains three workshop bulletins for the Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0. Of these, one concerns the electrical and ignition and one the air conditioning and heating. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0 have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.